nightgown

noun

night·​gown ˈnīt-ˌgau̇n 

1

archaic : dressing gown

2

: a loose garment for wear in bed

Synonyms

• gown
• nightdress
• nightshirt

Examples of nightgown in a Sentence

decided to buy a flannel nightgown instead of pajamas

Recent Examples on the Web

Shoppers note that the nightgown gets softer with every wash without shrinking and is ideal for hot sleepers and those with sensitive skin. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025

Its styling nods to iconic Italian bombshells like Sophia Loren and Monica Bellucci, with bralettes, chemises, nightgowns, robes, and underwear that cling to your curves and accentuate the waist and bust. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024

Coats, shirts and nightgowns were also assembled from deadstock fabrics and textile scraps as per the brand’s practice, making each piece unique. —Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024

Aging mansions, castles, stagecoaches, distraught women in nightgowns, and a madman in an asylum are all present and accounted for. —Scott Phillips, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for nightgown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown

Kids Definition

nightgown

noun

night·​gown -ˌgau̇n 

: a long loose garment worn in bed